Editor’s Note
When our graduation was interrupted by the security scare and the
media was awash with the news of cancellation a friend
encouraged me that there is nothing like bad publicity. True to this I
got tens of calls from media houses and stakeholders who wanted
to find out what was happening. Eventually the graduation
ceremony was covered by almost all media houses I know. The
good part is that we were able to correct the narrative when we
resumed transmission. All in all the department appreciates the
support of all who retweeted and shared our statement and helped
in one way or another in publicizing the graduation ceremony.
We present to you this month’s newsletter as we showcase
different activities happening within the University. Remember you
can share what you and your department is doing by sending it to
pro@spu.ac.ke
Enjoy the read.
Antony Kagiri
PR & Marketing Officer

22nd Graduation ceremony
The 22nd graduation ceremony
that was held on 4th October
2013 was a great success. To the
University staďŹ&#x20AC; who worked
tirelessly to make it a success, we
say kudos to you. We agree that
the security oďŹ&#x192;ce together with
the police did a
commendable job on the day to
contain the crowd and bring back
normalcy after the security scare.
To the 2013 graduates we wish
them all the very best in life!

The Chief Guest, Prof. Kaimenyi
gives his speech during the
graduation

The Chancellor, Dr. Kobia
addresses the graduands

The joy of graduating

The PR & Marketing dpt. thanksgiving services
The PR & Marketing team took time to
appreciate the university community for the
support that has been given to them in their
marketing expeditions. They have celebrated
across all campuses to pass a message that the
support given is never taken for granted.

The DVC AA Prof. Mombo cuts the cake
during the ceremony at Limuru campus

Everybody got a cupcake

The campus coordinator, Petronilla
Otuya cuts the cake during the
thanksgiving service at machakos
campus.

The VC cuts the cake at the
thanksgiving service at the Nairobi campus

Rev.Dr. Mutei Graduates with a PhD in Religious Studies

Rev. Dr. Mutei (lecturer in the
Faculty of Theology) graduated
from Catholic University of
Eastern Africa with a PhD in
religious studies. We
congratulate Dr. Mutei and
wish him the best in his future
academic journey

GeoďŹ&#x20AC;rey Barasa referees at the Rollball World Cup
Many of us may not understand what roll
ball is all about, even us we had to consult
Wikipedia and it is described as a game
played by 12 players on skates and a player
must dribble the ball while carrying it. This
game can be played on Ice Skating rink as
well. The roll ball world cup came to Kenya
for the first time and one of our very own;
the games tutor Mr. Geoffrey Barasa was
one of the referees. He plans to introduce
the game at SPU real soon!

Barasa with his fellow referees

Photo Moment

What has marketing been up to?

The SPU Stand at the
Nairobi ASK trade fair

The Nakuru campus up and about
marketing in nakuru town

Wedding Bells

We celebrated the wedding of
Kennedy Waweru and Hellen
Njoki and we wish them all of
Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blessings in their union.

Slimpossible! SPU Gym now open

You have always dreamt of getting yourself that gym
membership, but havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really gotten around to it now
is the time. The gym at the student center will be open
for both staff and student.
More information on logistics will be availed through
the sports department.

Open Lecture with Chris Chivers
Beyond samosas and cucumber sandwiches:
Inter religious living in a Northern English town
Open lecture with chris chivers
Date: Tuesday, 15th October 2013
Venue: Lecture Theatre 2
Time: 9-10 am, 11- 12.00
Class: Missiology (Contemporary issues in mission
studies)
Abstract
When an Anglican priest was asked to go and model inter religious living in Blackburn in Lancashire, he
didn't know that just days later the London bombings (7/7) would change the landscape of his community
and country. Employing a Muslim on the staff of the cathedral - a world first - he founded a grassroots
agency called exChange which aimed to penetrate the depth of issues that came to the surface in a
community which had become forty percent Muslim since workers migrated from the Indian subcontinent
early in the twentieth century as textile workers for Lancashire's mills. At one point it saw a Muslim woman
heading an educational project about a Jewish girl in an Anglican Cathedral. Life was never quite the same
thereafter.
About the presenter:
CHRIS CHIVERS is an Anglican priest who has worked in Cape Town and Blackburn Cathedrals,
Westminster Abbey and several North London parishes. A graduate of Oxford and Cambridge universities,
he is a frequent broadcaster on BBC Radio, and a writer for British and South African newspapers. He
trained as a musician, is a published composer, poet and author, and the Chair of US (the mission agency
USPG which is the sister agency to CMS, which is better known in Kenya and connected to St. Paul's
University). He is married with three sons and supports Blackburn Rovers.
The lecture is organized courtesy of the Centre for Christian Muslim Relations in Eastleigh (CCMRE), a
project of SPU

Take 9: Michael Mungai
In this issue, we talk to Michael Mungai, a long serving member of the PR & marketing department.
Enjoy his light side.
Q: Tell us about your background and
family
Michael the explorer
I am a third born in a family of four. Born
and brought up in Uplands Town in Lari
Division which happens to be one of the
coldest known places in Kenya.
.
Q: What do you do for leisure?
I like listening to Music and watching
football. I am a ‘Gunner’ for those who
know the language of football. I consider
myself an adventurous person and so
love to travel a lot.
Q: How is it working at the PR and
Marketing office?
PR and marketing has an aspect that
helps me to enhance my social life. I
interact with people a lot and in the
process I end up making friends. I don’t
imagine how I would work in a back office
so to say (an enclosed one).
We can only say, watu
Q: What is the one thing we do not know
hutoka mbali!
about Michael?
I like watching international football so
much but not local ones.
Q: What or who inspires you?
For those who did “A Man of the people by Chinua Achebe,
Remember Character Chief Nanga and Odili! Am inspired by the
way they handled politics. Politics is part of our day to day life
and sometimes wish that all politicians are like Odili.
Q: What is your guiding pillar in life?
Act in good Faith, Integrity and Honesty.
Q: What was the craziest thing you did while in Primary school?
Ooh my…..beating my desk mate just because she was a lady
and I could not tolerate sitting next to a lady. I was beaten thoroughly in a parade and suspended for a week.
What? You beat up someone? No words.
Q: Fashion statement?
I like attire that will give the image of who I am; official most of
the times but I feel at ease while dressed casually.
Q: Do you have a favorite food?
My favorite food is Chapati and pancakes, can eat them any day
Get set...
any time.